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Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Scholarship Program
The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada’s Scholarship Program is intended to help students cover the ever-increasing cost of tuition. Some of our scholarships are based on financial need, but others represent an award for achievement. These scholarships typically go to students who have excelled in an academic area or have shown they can balance academics, volunteer work, and extracurricular activities. There are also scholarships designated for students who have overcome adversity, students pursuing degrees in high-need areas, and adult learners outside the traditional college age group. Community Foundation scholarships can help cover tuition, books, and on-campus housing. It's never too early to start preparing for scholarship applications. Check out our scholarship tips, scholarship FAQs, scholarship statistics, and other resources.
Receive Financial Assistance Throughout College
Career opportunities and our job market have changed; graduates from Northern Nevada compete with well-trained applicants from across the nation. The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada scholarship program helps students achieve their educational goals by receiving financial assistance throughout their college careers. Graduating with a degree or certificate for a trade that is in high demand offers our local graduates the opportunity to find the right path for their future and to better their lives and the lives of their families.
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Over 35 Local Scholarships from Local Donors!
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Arciniega | The Edward Arcinega Scholarship
For graduating seniors from Churchill County High School, Charter School, or from a Churchill County Home-school program, intending to study at a 2-4 year college, having studied a foreign language for at least 4 years. . . .Deadline: 4/1/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Bain | The Alan Bain Initiative in Math or Science
Rewards students in 9th-12th grade for their achievements in science or math, based on their submitted project. . . .Deadline: 3/2/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Becker | The Jack and Jane Becker Medical School Scholarship
For students entering or currently attending UNR Medical School. Must be a graduate of a Northern Nevada High School and be a current Nevada resident. . . .Deadline: 3/2/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Belding | The Orville Belding Memorial Scholarship
For student athletes born and raised in Nevada and graduating from a Washoe County High School. . . .Deadline: 3/1/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Bisoni | The Mary Bisoni Scholarship
Supports graduating high school seniors from Eureka High School who plan to attend a vocational or technical school. . . .Deadline: 3/22/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Boston | The Boston Family Scholarship
For high school seniors, college sophomores or juniors to attend a 4-year college in Nevada to pursue a teaching degree. . . .Deadline: 4/1/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Caesars Nevada | The Caesars Nevada Team Member Scholarship
For graduating high school senior children of Nevada Caesars Entertainment employees, especially children of tip and wage earners. . . .Deadline: 4/4/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Carano | The Don Carano Legacy Scholarship
The Don Carano Legacy Scholarship was established to provide support for dependents of Caesars Entertainment Team Members who are a graduating high school senior or who are enrolled in a college or advanced learning program. The qualifying Team Member must be a Grade 14 or below, have minimum two (2) years of service with the company, and be in good standing with no written discipline at the time of application. . . .Deadline: 3/16/2025 - Scholarship is closed
DaVee | Lexa and Marla DaVee Family Scholarship
For Nevada students interested in pursuing a future in healthcare or related sciences who plan to attend a 2- or 4- year college or university, community college, or trade school. Preference for this scholarship will be for Hispanic students, indigenous students, first-generation college students, students from rural communities, and particularly for applicants with significant financial need. . . .Deadline: 4/16/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Davis Fire | Davis Fire Appreciation Scholarship
Awarded annually, this scholarship will support: Family Scholarships: Awarded to family members of Nevada firefighters and/or law enforcement for AA/BS, Trade School, or Certifications. Academy Scholarships: These scholarships are available for individuals interested in becoming Firefighters or joining Law Enforcement. The EMT (Emergency Medical Technician Course) is a prerequisite for applying to the Academies. Candidates may require financial assistance to cover the tuition fee. Continued Education: For current firefighters or law enforcement officials wanting to enhance their formal learning activities. . . .Deadline: 3/26/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Dreiling | The Robert and Judy Dreiling Scholarship
To support students in northern Nevada who have received their high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate who are enrolled in an Associate’s Degree track or certificate program at the school of their choice. . . .Deadline: 3/2/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Finchum | Finchum Family Scholarship
The Finchum Family Scholarship is designed to support students who are graduates of northern Nevada high schools or who have received their high school equivalency/GED in Nevada, and plan to attend or are currently attending a trade or vocational school, community college, or 2- or 4- year institution in state or out of state. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate significant financial need, those with barriers or hardships that have made it difficult to attend, and non-traditional (trade/vocational studies) students. . . .Deadline: 4/2/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Foster Children | The Foster Children Education Scholarship
For high school graduates who are, or have been, in foster care in state of Nevada and who intend to earnestly pursue high education with at least a 3.0 GPA. . . .Deadline: 5/1/2025 - Scholarship is closed
GIAR | The GIAR First-Generation Grandmothers Scholarship
For first-generation young women from Nevada or Hawaii of Portuguese, Mexican, Central American, and South American Ancestry. . . .Deadline: 4/1/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Huth | Otto A. Huth Scholarship Fund
The Otto A. Huth Scholarship Fund is established to provide support for youth who are about to age out of foster care or have already aged out of foster care in the state of Nevada who are seeking support for post-high school education (university, community college, business school, and trade school) at institutions located within the United States. Applicants must apply before their 21st birthday. . . .Deadline: 4/16/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Kintz | The Orlo M. Kintz and Stanley M. Kintz Memorial Scholarship Endowment
For students with a high level of academic achievement and community involvement, who plan to attend a school that has a strong program for their chosen major. . . .Deadline: 3/16/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Lymbery | Gordon Lymbery Scholarship
For students who graduated from a Northern Nevada high school, or received a GED, and are seeking a certificate or degree. . . .Deadline: 3/16/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Meruelo | The Meruelo Family Scholarship
The Meruelo Family Scholarship was established to provide support for dependents of Grand Sierra Resort & Casino and Sahara Las Vegas team members who are a graduating high school senior or who are enrolled in a college or advanced learning program. The qualifying Team Member must be a full-time employee at a qualifying property, have minimum one (1) year of employment, and be in good standing with the company at time of application. . . .Deadline: 4/21/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Michel | General Fred Michel Memorial Scholarship
For students interested in aviation and plan to pursue it as a career. This scholarship has the potential to be renewed with reapplication. . . .Deadline: 4/1/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Mullins | Jean Bear Mullins Memorial Scholarship
For students from Washoe County who have been accepted to or are currently enrolled in a Physician Assistant program or Medical School program. . . .Deadline: 4/16/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Nevada Air National Guard | The Nevada Air National Guard Scholarship
For active enlisted members or their dependents to attend UNR. . . .Deadline: 4/2/2025 - Scholarship is closed
NV Energy | The NV Energy Powerful Partnerships Scholarship
For high school seniors in the northern Nevada service area. 20-30 scholarships between $1,000-$1,500 will be awarded, and 2 additional $2,000 scholarships for dependents of NV Energy employees. . . .Deadline: 3/2/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Quilici | The Reno & Gloria Quilici Scholarship
For graduating seniors and Churchill residents, who may think college is out of reach, but who show potential, have drive, and are likely to succeed. . . .Deadline: 4/2/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Read With Me Preschool | The Read With Me Preschool Scholarship
Provides one year of preschool tuition for children who show an aptitude for reading, ages 2.5 to 5, to attend select schools in Reno and Sparks. . . .Deadline: 5/1/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Reno Pops Orchestra | The Reno Pops Orchestra Hillary Case Memorial Scholarship
Applicants must be participants in Reno Pops Orchestra and must be committed to making music a part of their life. High school seniors, college students, and returning college students are eligible to apply. . . .Deadline: 4/16/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Rotary | The Reno Central Rotary Scholarship
For graduating seniors from Wooster and Hug High Schools. . . .Deadline: 4/1/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Satre | The Phil & Jennifer Satre Medical Education Scholarship
For UNR students who are enrolled in the UNR Med School's Post-Baccalaureate Program, or rising 1st year medical students, to provide support for individuals who are committed to pursuing a medical degree—with the intent to practice in Nevada. . . .Deadline: 4/2/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Scofield | Officer Mike Scofield Memorial Scholarship
For graduates or graduating seniors of northern Nevada high schools. . . .Deadline: 5/1/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Sevcsik | Alex Sevcsik Opportunity Scholarship Fund
For AACT (Academy of Arts Careers and Technology) students, with a preference for those pursuing a degree in Business or Automotive Technologies. . . .Deadline: 5/1/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Smith | The Ron & Linda Smith Family Scholarship
A one-time award of up to $1,000 for a student attending Truckee Meadows Community College, Western Nevada College, or Great Basin College, who is pursuing a degree or certificate program. . . .Deadline: 5/1/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Snyder | Nicole Snyder Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Nicole Snyder Memorial Scholarship is open to Douglas High School seniors who are pursuing university, college, community college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training, or other post-secondary education programs. The award requires that you have earned a varsity letter or anticipate earning a varsity letter this school year and that you maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. . . .Deadline: 3/27/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Stegelmeyer | The Eugene & Nadine Stegelmeyer Scholarship
Eligible students are graduating seniors in a Washoe County High School (or students pursuing post-secondary or graduate studies in teaching and/or geriatrics) who will attend teaching and/or geriatric programs through a community or junior college, private school, or accredited college or university—in or outside of Nevada . . .Deadline: 3/2/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Steingard | The Mark & Carol Steingard Family Scholarship
For graduating high school seniors, 1st generation college students, who will attend TMCC or UNR to pursue a business or education degree. . . .Deadline: 3/16/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Stockman | The John Stockman Memorial Scholarship
For a graduating senior from high school or home school in Washoe, Douglas, Carson City, Storey, Lyon, and Churchill counties, and South Lake Tahoe High School. . . .Deadline: 5/1/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Systems Consultants | The Systems Consultants Scholarship
For graduating seniors from Churchill County High School, Churchill County Charter School, or from a Churchill County home-school program interested in math or computer science. . . .Deadline: 4/1/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Williams | The Claudine Williams Harrah's Las Vegas Employee Scholarship
Any high school senior or current college student (GED acceptable) whose parent or guardian is a full-time employee in grade L14 or below and employed by Harrah's for at least three consecutive years when the application is submitted. . . .Deadline: 4/4/2025 - Scholarship is closed
Yamamoto | The Mary J. Yamamoto Memorial Scholarship
For young women graduating high school seniors from Nevada and Michigan who will be attending accredited colleges, universities, or trade schools to obtain and 2 or 4-year degree, or certificate. . . .Deadline: 4/16/2025